Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader
Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader is a private foundation, based in Crystal Lake, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $791
- -93.4% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berean Bible Society Germantown, WI | Furtherance of religious practices | $4,000 |
| Bible Doctrines to Live By Comstock, MI | Furtherance of religious practices | $4,000 |
| The Potters House Grand Rapids, MI | Furtherance of religious practices | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $791 | — | — | $19 |
| 2020 | $791 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 3 | $112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader reported a distributable amount of $19 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader is led by Leah Trader, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Leah Trader
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader
Where does Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader operate?
Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader has awarded grants in Michigan, Wisconsin.
How much is Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader reported a distributable amount of $19 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader's EIN?
Melahn Family Foundation c-o Leah Trader's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0525574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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